Most food products that are labeled “healthy” these days contain soy in the form of soy protein or soybean oil, which makes up a significant amount of American’s daily calories.

Problems with Soy 4: Hidden GMOs

At least 91% of all soy grown in the US as been genetically modified.

While studies linking GMOs with health problems and gut flora destruction are still very controversial, the fact is that dozens of countries have already labeled or banned GMOs and are treating this new technology with precaution.

Meanwhile, in the US in Canada, it is estimated that 70% of all food products contain GMOs.

Scary, but true.

Problems with Soy 5: Allergies

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates soy is among the nine most common food allergens for pediatric and adult food allergy patients.

If you’re allergic to any food – no matter how healthy it can potentially be – eating it will increase inflammation in your body, which means longer recovery from exercise and more fat storage.

And if you think this doesn’t apply to you, be cautious.

Many experts predict soy will soon become one of the most common allergens.

But remember that “fermented” soy contains 99% less allergens than raw soy.